Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Harris-Stowe State University is a historically Black institution (HBCU) located in the heart of vibrant mid-town St. Louis, Missouri. Harris-Stowe’s beautiful campus is minutes from the renown Gateway Arch, St. Louis Zoo, St. Louis Art and History Museums, Forest Park and other cultural and educational institutions. Harris-Stowe’s diverse faculty and staff provide a wide range of academic programs to one of the most culturally diverse student bodies in the St. Louis region.

Job Summary

Harris-Stowe State University, Department of Social Sciences invites applications for the tenure-track faculty position of Assistant Professor of Psychology, beginning Fall 2025. The successful candidate must have an earned Ph.D. in Psychology with a focus on Social, Health, or Consumer Psychology, no later than at the time of appointment.

Candidates must be able to teach undergraduate courses in their area of specialization, and program core courses, including introductory psychology, research writing, research methods, and statistics. The position requires teaching four courses in the Fall and Spring semesters, conducting original research published in scholarly journals, and providing service to the College, community, and profession. Candidates will also be expected to participate in student recruitment and retention, and program assessment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Capable of teaching up to four classes per semester (fall, spring, summer).
• Design and develop curriculum and instruction and class management strategies for all courses, including syllabi and lesson plans.
• Assess the students’ learning outcome for all courses thought bases on the school and its programs’ set goals and objectives.
• Review periodically and assure curriculum and instruction of courses are relevant and up to date.
• Review and become proficient with the My HSSU E-Learning Management Systems.
• Utilize innovative teaching and technology approach to teaching.
• Develop faculty goals and objectives and annual report for every academic year.
• Make sure students’ attendance and grades are turned in on-time.
• Adhere to the university faculty handbook.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Psychology.
• College or university teaching experience is preferred.
• Experience in developing and designing innovative curriculum and delivery is desired.
• A track record of excellence in teaching to a diverse undergraduate student body is greatly appreciated.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to critically and solve problems independently
• Ability to be organized and work on multiple tasks simultaneously
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CX Jenzabar, Canvas, CAMS or a similar platform
• The ideal candidate should be familiar with both online and on-campus teaching methods

EOE Statement

Harris-Stowe State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and assigned for this position. This is not an exhaustive list, nor is it limited to all duties and responsibilities associated with the position. HSSU management reserves the right to amend and change the responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

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